This basically means I will never buy any firearm related product from Wal-Mart again. Ever. Wal-Mart was my source for shotgun ammo, and the occaisional box or two of 9mm. Now my business will go elsewhere, rather than to corporate cowards.
Category: Guns
We Yahoos
After being called a gun clinging, Jesus loving xenophobe by Barack Obama, I can’t take too much exception to being called a yahoo, but speaking as someone who comes from a state that has no restrictions on carrying in restaurants, or even in bars, I don’t see what the issue is here. Pennsylvania generally has few problems in this area, regardless.
It’s also a little disingenuous to link Uncle’s support of a local gun shop, which had to restrict carriage on the range because of “cold range” rules mandated by insurance requirements, to a government restriction which could land violaters in jail.
If you’re opposed to concealed carry, then oppose concealed carry. But if it’s going to be allowed, it’s in society’s interest that there be as few restrictions on time and place as can be afforded. The result of many restrictions is firearms left in vehicles, which is an invitation to thieves. Tennessee’s law disallows a concealed carry holder from consuming alcohol wile carrying, which I think is reasonble. The onus should be on those opposing it for why the restriction is justified. Most reasonable people would agree that drinking and driving do not mix, yet we do not restrict people with car keys from entering eating establishments because they might have too much to drink. A free and confident society trusts its citizens to do the right thing, and I don’t think we have too much evidence that permit holders are the kinds of people who won’t.
Taking the AP To Task
Howard Nemerov has an interesting article on Newsbusters over the reported increase in traces of AK-47s. I would also add that there are more firearms that are not AK type rifles that use the 7.62x39mm Soviet round, including the SKS, and a few sporting guns. So if they are using data based on caliber, they may or may not be AK-47s.
Howard will be on Cam & Company tonight at 10:40 to discuss his article.
Philly Gun Shops Threatning to Move?
In addition to the money utterly wasted persuing this illegal gun ban, where the conclusion is virtually foredrawn that the city will lose in court, gun shops are talking about moving, causing the city to lose tax revenue from shops that sell a high dollar value item:
Delia predicted panic buying of guns, but also warned that if the laws were upheld in court, “I would consider moving out of the city.”
But he wouldn’t stop selling guns to people living in Philadelphia. He said he would move his store to a more gun-friendly town across the city line and resume his business.
Not smart for a city struggling with money.
Lou Middleton, 65, a former Philadelphia police officer who was passing time in Delia’s store, called the city’s new gun laws “a bunch of b.s., to put it bluntly.”
Middleton, who lives in Northeast Philadelphia, said he collects guns, including old military firearms. “I have an M1A [rifle], which has a 20 clip, which cost me $2,000,” he said. “Are they going to come and take it?”
They might, when the enforcement period begins. We might win in court eventually, but you’ll probably never see your rifle again.
Five Dealers Settle with New York
I’m not going to condemn the owners for wanting to put this whole mess behind them, but we can’t really make this farce pay for Bloomberg either.
On Backup Guns
Ahab would be pleased to hear this story:
Prendergast carried the revolver with the first two chambers unloaded as a safety measure, and as a backup also had a small 0.22 caliber automatic pistol hidden inside his flight suit. When a rescue helicopter and support aircraft showed up, strafing drove off all the North Vietnamese except the guards, who felt safer staying with Prendergast than running for cover.
This proved a fatal mistake. While the two North Vietnamese were distracted by the noise and confusion, Prendergast pulled out the little automatic, cocked it, and shot the militiaman with the rifle in the head. The other militiaman tried to shoot Prendergast with the revolver, only to find that the hammer fell on an empty cylinder, and was shot himself an instant later. Prendergast swam out to the rescue helicopter and was retrieved.
It’s all about shot placement.
Why We Need Castle Doctrine
Because when you’re cleared of any wrongdoing in a self-defense case, the scumbag ought not be able to sue you.
You wouldn’t expect a law professor …
… would be an advocate for breaking the law.
Parking Lot Bill Passes in Florida
The Parking Lot bill that allows people to keep their firearms at work on company property has passed in Florida. NRA has their position on the matter, which I know many of you here agree with, and I respect that. Unfortunately, I agree with Robb Allen.
Mood at the Club
I was listening to people talk about the Philadelphia gun bills at Indoor Silhouette tonight. People seem to be generally pissed, and reluctant to head to the one club left in the city to shoot. I heard several say that even if the state preempts the City’s ordinance, if charged, they will likely never see their gun again. That’s probably correct. The city’s “assault weapons ban” is so broad that it bans many common sporting guns. Head there with a ported Ruger 10/22, and you can get busted.
I sincerely hope that someone sues the ever loving hell out of the City of Philadelphia for this. But even in that instance, it’s city taxpayer money at stake, and I doubt enough of them will mind to make a difference. This is one of those things that not much will ever be done about. There will be no consequence for the actors involved for violating state law. This is why it’s important for gun ownership to be viewed as a fundamental right by the federal courts. It’s only then do you have a remedy to deal with this kind of malfeasance.